How many times a day should I use moxibustion?

There is actually no clear regulation on how many times moxibustion can be performed in a day. It mainly depends on the patient's feelings during the moxibustion. If the patient feels very good when moxibustion is performed on an acupoint, then moxibustion can be performed several times a day. If the patient feels unwell or even painful during moxibustion, it is best not to repeat the moxibustion within a day, and the time for each moxibustion should be shorter.

The principle of the length of time for moxibustion is: moxibustion must be performed for a long time to be effective, and this refers to chronic diseases. Generally, moxibustion is performed once a day for the first three days, and then once every one day or every two days. Moxibustion treatment can be continued for one month, two months, three months, or even half a year or more than a year. If used for fitness moxibustion, it can be done three to five times a month and used for life, the effect will be better. If it is an acute disease or an occasional illness, sometimes moxibustion is only needed once or twice and that's it. It depends on the need and there is no need to limit the time and frequency. If it is a chronic or stubborn disease, moxibustion can be performed every other day or every three, five or seven days. It depends on the specific situation.

Moxibustion has many benefits, but it is not a panacea. When you feel unwell, you should go to the hospital first to check and confirm the problem, instead of trying to solve it with moxibustion no matter where the discomfort is. In order for moxibustion to have good effects, it is also necessary to have good living habits. Don’t think that since moxibustion can maintain health and cure diseases, I can stay up late, not pay attention to my diet, and do whatever I want. If you have such thoughts, moxibustion will not help you at all.

It is generally believed that the abdomen and waist can be moxibustioned more often every day, while the number of moxibustion on the limbs can be reduced. When deciding how many times to do moxibustion a day, you should also consider your physical condition. If you are in very good health and are very adaptable to moxibustion, you can do it more times. The specific number of moxibustion treatments should be determined based on the doctor's judgment.